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Barbra
Barbra

Hi, for the past 12+ months, I have had a really bad chest. So bad, that, since January, I have had 6 chest infections. The only time I actually felt 100%, was when my GP gave me 2 lots of Anti Bs, and Steroids. Then, 4 weeks later, I'm back to how I was! I have been to my GP and asked to be checked for Asthma, that was clear, but they didn't test me in my inhalation of air. I wheeze constantly and have a very bad hacking 'wet' cough. When I start coughing, my chest hurts. I sound like a very heavy smoker. (I'm a non smoker) at night, my breathing 'whistles' and in the morning, I have green phlegm on the roof of my mouth from front to back. I am considering going to see a different GP, who is retired, but has a Surgery twice a week. I feel that as he is 'old school' something might get done. Has anyone else had anything similair?

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  • Ginagirl
    Ginagirl Barbra

    Posted

    Do you or have you ever smoked in your life?

    Which Antbx did the Doc put you on? are they resistent you may need a stronger one! ..Have you done a Sputum sample if you are still getting excessive mucous? Is ther pain in your chest when breathing? some of these things may help with a diagnosis... I would advise asking for a diagnosis... could be Bronchitis Pluerisy (wet). Are your lips or Finger nails Blue (cyanosis) sign of something perhaps more serious.. Pneumonia is dangerous for over 60's you may requre a Flu Jam for both conditions, ask your Doctor.

    • Barbra
      Barbra Ginagirl

      Posted

      I gave up smoking 30 years ago, I'm 51, when I did smoke, it was only about 4 a day for 3 years.  GP put me on Clarythromycin, but I reacted to it, so he gave me Amoxycillin. No sputum sample asked for. When I have a coughing fit, my chest hurts for about 5 inhalations after. Nails and lips are fine. 
  • ptolemy
    ptolemy Barbra

    Posted

    A second opinion by another GP may not be a bad idea. List all the problems you are having for him.
  • Nanny1086
    Nanny1086 Barbra

    Posted

    Have to say I agree with the other comments either go back to your GP or get a second opinion ,.

    i have to say last year I was much the same as you ,after a fall in January where I smashed my hand and had to have it pinned ,I had repeated chest infections and a number of cocktails of antibiotics etc, I had trouble coughing up  the mucus and finaly was given a devise called a flutter devise ,which makes it easier ,then 2 weeks of Doxycycline and a course of steroids ,that seemed to do the trick ,,,,but it was ALL YEAR LONG that I was I'll on and off ,,,,the green phlegm is a sign of a chest infection ,take a sample to the GP and he will send it away to find out which infection you have got and which antibiotic will clear it ,best wishes .

    • Barbra
      Barbra Nanny1086

      Posted

      I have trouble coughing up the mucus, what is a flutter device? 

      xx

    • Nanny1086
      Nanny1086 Barbra

      Posted

      Have a look on amazon ,to buy their about £50 I got mine from GP ,or go on you tube for breathing exersises to clear your chest ,,trust me they work ,but go back to your GP tell him you've done a simple for testing ,,,,,or make an appointment with the copd nurse ,
    • Nikongirl2
      Nikongirl2 Barbra

      Posted

      Barba you really should be diagnosed before purchasing a flutter device and shown how to use one by a Dr. Or respiratory therapist. They have different settings for different things that are going on. I have an Aerobica but was prescribed by my pulmonolgist.
    • Nanny1086
      Nanny1086 Nikongirl2

      Posted

      Hi ,Nikongirl ,I didn't suggest SHE BOUGHT ONE. ,,, I was merely explaining that I used one and It helped ME ,
  • Nikongirl2
    Nikongirl2 Barbra

    Posted

    Hi Barbra: My advice is to go see a good pulmonolgist. Have them do a cat scan and sputum sample. You could have Bronchiectasis which is a widening in the airways of your lungs and you can't get rid of sputum like people with normal lungs. I do have it and it makes you cough a lot. It also leaves your lungs open to other infections and bugs. Get checked out by a good pulmonary Dr. Who knows what he or she is doing. I would be glad to talk with you if you would like. Good luck to you.
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